Faire un effort pour réussir quelque chose.
Make an effort to succeed at something.
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See how the word “essayer” is used in sentences
J'essaie de comprendre cette règle. — I am trying to understand this rule.
Tu devrais essayer de dormir un peu plus tôt. — You should try to sleep a bit earlier.
Il vaut mieux essayer que de regretter ensuite. — It's better to try than to regret it later.
Elle essaie une robe dans la cabine. — She is trying on a dress in the fitting room.
Je voudrais essayer ces chaussures en trente-neuf. — I'd like to try on these shoes in size thirty-nine.
Puis-je essayer la veste avant de l'acheter ? — May I try on the jacket before buying it?
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